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Seller's Description

Classic 1983 Ericson 26 with diesel engine. Boat is reported to be in good condition and great for single handing and big enough when a crew is available too.

This is a nice boat for couple or small family looking to do some cruising or day sailing. Designed by long time naval architect Bruce King, it packs a lot into a 26 footer.

Known as a stiff and reasonably fast sailer, she will be a good move up for daysailers and will also make a very comfortable single-hander. With self-tailing winches , a furling headsail and a mainsheet in the cockpit, it will be easy to control from the helm.

Below is a traditional layout with forward V-berth followed by an enclosed head to starboard and hanging locker opposite. Settees are back to both sides and a drop down dinette is to starboard.

Further aft is a galley to port and a quarter berth opposite. With multiple bunks she is said to sleep 6 but 2-4 will be much more comfortable. With a Yanmar diesel engine, she will handle a wide variety of conditions and push the boat to hull speed easily.

If you are in the market for a nice pocket cruiser this might be the one! Call me today to discuss options for moving forward on this nice cruiser.

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Specs

Designer
Bruce King
Builder
Ericson Yachts
Associations
?
# Built
?
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Spade
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
25 9 / 7.9 m
Waterline Length
21 10 / 6.7 m
Beam
9 3 / 2.8 m
Draft
4 11 / 1.5 m
Displacement
5,250 lb / 2,381 kg
Ballast
2,250 lb / 1,021 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
326′² / 30.3 m²
Total Sail Area
326′² / 30.2 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
165′² / 15.4 m²
P
31 5 / 9.6 m
E
10 5 / 3.2 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
160′² / 14.9 m²
I
30 6 / 9.3 m
J
10 5 / 3.2 m
Forestay Length
32 3 / 9.8 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Westerbeke
Model
10
HP
10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
15 gal / 57 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
18 gal / 68 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.2 kn
Classic: 6.27 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.2 knots
Classic formula: 6.27 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
17.3
16-20: good performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
17.27
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
42.9
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

42.88
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
222.6
200-275: moderate

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
222.62
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
18.0
<20: lightweight racing boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
18.04
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.1
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
2.13
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Wing Keel = 3’ 11”
Shoal Draft = 3’ 11”
Deep = 4’ 11”
Entirely different from the earlier ERICSON 26 (1966).

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